Words of Wisdom

After remarks by Scripps Research President Richard Lerner and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies Jeffery Kelly (top), Floyd Bloom(bottom)—distinguished neuroscientist, thoughtful mentor, and a leader in business and scientific publishing—stepped up to the podium to deliver the keynote address. Bloom is chairman, chief scientific officer, and founding CEO of Neurome, a La Jolla-based company, and former chair of the Scripps Research Department of Neuropharmacology.